Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 set for July 22: How to watch livestream and what to expect

Samsung is preparing for its next major product showcase, with the company confirming that Galaxy Unpacked will take place on July 22 in London. The event is expected to centre on Samsung's foldable smartphone portfolio, a category where it has maintained a leading position for several years.

While Samsung has revealed very little about the hardware it plans to unveil, the company has said the event will introduce its "latest Galaxy innovations that build on its leadership in foldables." Beyond that statement, much of what is expected comes from leaks, analyst reports and supply chain rumours, which suggest Samsung could announce multiple foldable phones along with updates to its wearable lineup.

The keynote will be streamed globally, allowing viewers to follow the announcements live as Samsung unveils its next generation of Galaxy devices.

Galaxy Unpacked 2026: How to watch livestream

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked presentation begins at 9:00 AM ET on July 22, which translates to 6:30 PM IST.

The event will be livestreamed through Samsung's official website as well as the company's official YouTube channel. As with previous Unpacked events, Samsung is expected to broadcast the keynote worldwide, followed by detailed product demonstrations and hands-on coverage.

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Ahead of the launch, Samsung has also opened reservations for upcoming Galaxy devices. Customers who reserve before the announcement will be eligible for a $30 credit if they later complete a pre-order.

Galaxy Unpacked 2026: What to expect

Samsung's next-generation clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, is widely expected to be among the headline announcements. Industry reports indicate that the phone may receive a redesigned hinge, upgraded internals and a lighter build. However, rumours suggest buyers should not expect a dramatic visual overhaul this year, with component costs and the ongoing global RAM supply crunch reportedly limiting more extensive hardware changes.

The bigger talking point could be Samsung's book-style foldable lineup. Reports indicate the company may introduce two versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead of a single model.

The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 is tipped to feature a wider internal display that offers a more practical aspect ratio for video playback and multitasking. Some reports also claim Samsung could reduce the rear camera system from three sensors to two in an effort to control manufacturing costs.

Alongside it, Samsung is rumoured to unveil a premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, expected to offer more advanced display technology designed to make the fold crease less noticeable. The higher-end model is also tipped to include an upgraded processor, a triple rear camera setup and faster charging support.

Although these specifications have surfaced through leaks, there remains uncertainty over how Samsung will differentiate the two devices. Some industry watchers believe the wider display and other premium features may ultimately be reserved for the Ultra variant rather than the standard Fold model.

Samsung has also fuelled speculation by teasing a wider foldable design on social media, hinting that changes to the Galaxy Z Fold family are on the way.

Beyond smartphones, the company could use the event to preview updates to its wearable ecosystem. The Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have both been linked to the event, while Samsung's long-awaited Android XR smart glasses remain another possibility. However, there is also speculation that the company could save a dedicated launch for some of these products later in the year.

Even with many details still unconfirmed, Galaxy Unpacked is shaping up to be one of Samsung's biggest hardware events of 2026, with the spotlight firmly on the future of foldable devices.